Keeping up with the Founders

The Tony Hawk Foundation announced its Spring 2009 skatepark grant awards. The most recently completed skatepark, in Compton, CA opens in May and will host a Grand Opening on September 12th.

The Tony Hawk Foundation has created a unique model for their grant recipients that has allowed them to build skateparks all across the country. Rather than fully funding only a few skateparks, the smaller Foundation grants are awarded to communities who show commitment to raising additional funds and involving the local skaters in all aspects of development. Using this model, the Tony Hawk Foundation has awarded $2,887,500 in grants since 2002, with money going towards development of skateparks in 448 communities.

AFH Matches

Alison Bartosik lends a hand to the KEEN San Francisco aquatics program and its members.

Jill Gilbeau helped Washington D.C. dogs and cats meet their new owners and find new homes.

Gary van der Wege begins a volunteer partnership with the Texas Elks Camp.

The Breakers spent the afternoon talking and playing with a group of kids waiting to receive treatment.

The Washington Freedom danced the night away with patients at the Washington D.C. Children’s Hospital.

ABC News followed Heather to the Boys & Girls Club to document her commitment to giving back.

Cat Whitehill brought her dog, Izzy, as part of the PAL program that brings animals to the sick, the lonely and to at-risk kids.

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